LARGE FORMAT PRINTING
Our printers are HP Design Jets - 600dpi capability
Design Works has several different options for large format printing. 
Design Works has 5 paper options in stock:
Regular paper - Heavy weight paper (35lb weight)
Semi Gloss Paper - Heavy weight paper with a satin finish
Glossy Paper - Heavy weight paper with a high gloss
Nylon Reinforced Paper - Nylon coated paper, waterproof, tear resistant, fade resistant
Samples of each paper are available at Design Works office.
Maximum Print Output sizes
Regular ink and UV ink - Up to 3 feet wide, 10 feet long
UV ink (regular paper) - Up to 5 feet wide, 8 feet long
Large format printing is charged by the square inch or square foot.
An extra charge is assisted for solid color backgrounds.

  • SETTING UP THE PRINT JOB YOURSELF?
    Design Works is not responsible for spelling errors or color matching from outside files. 
    A one inch color test strip is recommended.  Design Works can print from many different graphics and word processing programs - please call ahead to check on compatibility.
    REMEMBER, files downloaded from the web, when enlarged, will become fuzzy
    or blurred - we do not recommend their use in large format printing.
  • THERE WILL BE A RUSH CHARGE
    FOR SAME DAY ORDERS OR QUICK TURN AROUND LARGE ORDERS
    Design Works requires a three working day turn around on print jobs brought in on disk and at least one week (five work days) on large print orders or print order requiring setup.
BALLOONS
  • LATEX BALLOONS
    We have 11" latex balloons in the primary (red, yellow, blue) and secondary (green, orange, purple) colors - also available in black, white, clear and pastel colors (please call for pastel color availability).  Latex balloons have a life span of 8-12 hours.

  • PEARLIZED, METALLIC & MESSAGE BALLOONS
    We have pearlized balloons available in the primary colors, and several pastels.  We also have message latex balloons with different birthday designs printed on them.
  • MYLAR BALLOONS
    We have mylar balloons containing various designs for special occasions (birthday, get well, congratulations, we'll miss you, good luck, we appreciate you, I love you).  We also have mylar balloons in several solid colors.  Mylar balloons have a life span of 2-4 days.
  • SPECIALTY BALLOONS
    We have a selection of specialty mylar balloons that have various designs and shapes. 
  • Please come by Design Works office to see different balloon choices.
BANNERS and POSTERS
Banners are printed from our large format 600 dpi printers.
The typical banner size is 8' x 3'.
The price of one banner includes 3 grommets; additional grommets may be added for an extra charge.
Banners can be printed on any of our 4 paper options
Regular paper - Heavy weight paper (35lb weight)
Semi Gloss Paper - Heavy weight paper with a satin finish
Glossy Paper - Heavy weight paper with a high gloss
Nylon Reinforced Paper - Nylon coated paper, water and tear resistant
Samples of each paper are available at Design Works office.
An additional charge will be assisted for solid color backgrounds.
  • SETTING UP THE BANNER YOURSELF?
    Design Works is not responsible for spelling errors or color matching from outside files.  A one inch color test strip is recommended.  Design Works can print from many different graphics and word processing programs - please call ahead to check on compatibility.
    REMEMBER, files downloaded from the web, when enlarged, will become fuzzy or blurred - we do not recommend their use in a banner setup.
  • THERE WILL BE A RUSH CHARGE
    FOR SAME DAY ORDERS OR QUICK TURN AROUND LARGE ORDERS
    Design Works turn around time is three working days on print jobs brought in on disk and at least one week (five working days) on large print orders or print order requiring design or setup
  • POSTERS AND SIGNAGE
    POSTERS
    Some standard poster sizes are 8.5"x11", 11"x17", 17"x23", and 24"x36".
    We can adjust to print any poster size*.  Posters can be emailed to Design Works, brought in on a disk, or can be designed by Design Works.  Posters can be printed on each of our 4 paper options and can also be mounted*.
    Design Works has 4 paper options in stock:
    Regular paper - Heavy weight paper (35lb weight)
    Semi Gloss Paper - Heavy weight paper with a satin finish
    Glossy Paper - Heavy weight paper with a high gloss
    Nylon Reinforced Paper - Nylon coated paper, water and tear resistant
    Samples of each paper are available at Design Works office.
    An extra charge is assisted for solid color backgrounds. 
  • LAWN SIGNS
    Lawn signs are available from Design Works.  The lawn sign will be 12"x18", double sided, laminated, and will include metal frame.
  • SETTING UP THE POSTER YOURSELF?
    Design Works is not responsible for spelling errors or color matching from outside files. 
    A one inch color test strip is recommended.  Design Works can print from many different graphics and word processing programs - please call ahead to check on compatibility.
    REMEMBER, files downloaded from the web, when enlarged, will become fuzzy or blurred.  We do not recommend their use in large format projects.
  • THERE WILL BE A RUSH CHARGE
    FOR SAME DAY ORDERS OR QUICK TURN AROUND LARGE ORDERS
    Design Works requires a three working day turn around on print jobs brought in on disk and at least one week (five working days) on large print orders or print order requiring setup.
    *Size limits apply
SPRAYMOUNTING AND LAMINATING
  • MANUAL PRESS LAMINATE
    Design Works uses a heat press laminate that has the ability to laminate thicker signage.  Laminating with the manual press can be single or double sided.  Maximum size is 32"x40".
  • ROLL LAMINATE
    The roll laminating machine can laminate only double sided up to 3' wide.  The roll laminate does have a tendency to crease or wrinkle larger items pieces, so please ORDER AT YOUR OWN RISK.
  • SPRAYMOUNT
    We offer spraymounting, which is a process using an adhesive spray to bond the paper to either matboard, posterboard, or foamboard.  Spraymounting is ideal for one time events.  Over a long period of time, or if being used outdoors, spraymount will eventually begin to bubble due to the humidity.  Maximum size is 40" x 60".
DRYMOUNT
Drymount is a heat process using a permanent bonding tissue.  Drymount can also be used with matboard, or foamboard.  Maximum size is 32" x 40".
  • BOARDS FOR MOUNTING
    Posterboard - Thin board in variety of colors.  Maximum size is 22"x28".
    Matboard - Thicker, stronger board in variety of colors.  Maximum size is 32"x40"
    Foamboard - Strong board with foam center - white only.  Maximum size is 40"x60".
    Samples of each board  and colors are available in Design Works office.
  • THERE WILL BE A RUSH CHARGE
    FOR SAME DAY ORDERS OR QUICK TURN AROUND LARGE ORDERS
    Design Works  requires a three work day turn around on print jobs brought in on disk and
    at least one week (five work days) on large print orders or print order requiring setup
DESIGN SERVICES
Design Works employs a student staff of designers. Designers are available for brochures, logos, flyers, scans, and basic setups.  For pricing, please contact the Design Works Office. 
Designers meet with customers throughout the design process to ensure customer satisfaction.  

FAXES
Design Works sends and receives public faxes for the Union.
There are different prices for faxes, depending upon if the fax is sent locally, toll free,
long distance, out of the country, or if it is an incoming fax.
For pricing, please call our office at (940)565-3829.
Our fax machine is on 24 hours a day so incoming faxes may be sent at any time.
The Design Works fax number is (940)369-8772.
   

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